Abc News Investigative Unit Intern, Spring 2024

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

The Investigative Unit produces investigative pieces for all of ABC News’ programming, including Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, 20/20 and ABC News Live.

You will play a key role in supporting producers in every step of the production process.

A Day in the Life…

• Providing tape research and transcription
• Writing investigative pieces for our Digital platform
• Assisting producers with organizational assistance in the production and editing process
• Supporting producers with research on long and short-term investigations

(Basic Qualifications)

What we are looking for…

• Willingness to be a self-starter and work long hours and/or weekends if needed
• Demonstrated interest in investigative journalism
• Good knowledge of Windows/Outlook/Filing Systems
• Strong research and writing is a must
• Ability to transcribe quickly and accurately
• Experience in a breaking news environment
• Especially interested in graduate students with a strong interest in investigative reporting

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with photo editing programs
• Broadcast/streaming news experience or an understanding of how TV production comes together
• Familiarity with AVID News Cutter or other editing programs

Required Education:

• To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Additional Details:

• Must be willing to travel if needed; preferred applicants will also hold a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work on-site in New York City and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 - June 2024. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization

The pay rate for this internship in New York, NY is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.